Hello there, We’re glad you’re here!
We are the Friendly City Players (formerly Valley Playhouse)
We believe that it takes a community to make great theatre, and making great theatre builds community.
The Friendly City Players community is made up of artists from all levels of experience who want to tell compelling stories, explore new ideas, develop skills, learn from one another, and seek joy. We believe that live theatre is celebratory by nature, and we approach our work with a sense of play.
Our mission is to create space and opportunity for theatre makers and theatre lovers throughout the Shenandoah Valley to come together in pursuit of artistic expression and collaboration, and to make every FCP production an enriching experience for our artists and our audiences alike.
Come play with us!
Season Wrap Up
That’s a wrap on the 2023-2024 Season of hope
Thank you to everyone who supported our Season of Hope
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Summer '23
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS: By Nia Vardalos, Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed
“You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.”
Fall '23
URINETOWN THE MUSICAL: Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis, Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
“There is always a tomorrow of some kind or another.”
Spring '24
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER: Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, A play by Rick Elice and Music by Wayne Barker
“When it’s night, and I’m too scared to sleep, I look through the cracks between the wood nailed over the window - and I see all those little stars that I can’t reach.”
All performed on stage at Court Square Theater
We are a 100% volunteer organization and are always looking for new friends to join us!
Love being on stage? Directing? Choreographing? Great! Come audition for us or let’s chat if you want to be invovled at a higher level!
Not comfortable being on stage, you say? We have plenty of ways you can still help and be involved like building sets, ushering, stage managing, producing…the list goes on! We’d love to have you!
Don’t have time to get involved but still want to help? Consider following, sharing, and liking our social channels, supporting us with a donation, coming to see our shows, and helping share the word about upcoming auditions and performances with friends and family!
GET INVOLVED!
what does being a friendly city player mean to you?
We asked our Board and this is what they said!
We are always looking for new members. If you’re interested, please contact us!
“I’m excited to be a friendly city player because we get to share stories with our harrisonburg community!”
“A Friendly City Player is a collaborator! A theatre artist who is curious, creative and cares about their community.”
“Building a community of artists.”
“Being a Friendly City Player means being accepting of everyone. A safe place that is free from judgment. A team that works together for the best interest of the production. ”
“It means I am part of a whole more awesome than the individuals who make up that whole could ever be on their own! It means finding a place, both physical and emotional, where we can all be fully human.”
“Being a Friendly City Player means that I am a part of a community of diverse, inclusive individuals who share the common goal of creating quality community theatre. It is being part of a group who wants to artistically empower our community & foster growth through the arts.”
“Creating meaningful art together, welcoming new friends, and building community!”
“Life is worth having fun. Theatre brings people together and I’m proud to help bring that experience to my community.”